Channel: Cycling Weekly

Category: Sports

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Description: Sometimes we get a little nostalgic about old road bikes and what they offered to the world. In this day and age simple steel frames brandishing local names and aluminium wheels feel like a far cry from what is available to buy today. So, tech writer Simon Smythe took a trip down memory lane to reminisce on some of his favourite things about old road bikes but also a few things which he doesn't miss as much! 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - The Classic Looks 01:13 - The Feel Of Steel 02:11 - Local Names 02:47 - Standards 03:32 - Simplicity 04:15 - Rim Brakes 05:09 - Skinny Tyres 05:56 - Aluminium Rims 06:33 - Price 07:17 - Longevity 08:17 - Toe Clips And Straps 08:55 - Big Gears 09:27 - Downtube Levers 10:04 - Outro Subscribe to Cycling Weekly here: youtube.com/user/CyclingWeekly1?sub_confirmation=1 More at: Cycling Weekly: cyclingweekly.com Facebook: facebook.com/CyclingWeekly Instagram: instagram.com/cyclingweeklymagazine Twitter: twitter.com/cyclingweekly Email: cycling@futurenet.com #cycling #bikes #bicycle